Posted:27th Aug 2001Alright now I am calling out all the players.......who is sending in their footage for the new compilation video competition thing? just wonderring what I am going up against.......come on now people, don't be shy....I need some competition.....hope you all have been practicing hehe.........J.T.

Posted:16th Oct 2001my video gets into the mail system tomorrow. i am in California, do you think it will make it there on time? it is not the best video, and already i have learned new stuff, i almost wanted to do a new one but no means or time to do it. so i will send it as is. hope it is not too long for you malcolm, feel free to pick whichever 5 minutes you like the best. and good luck to everyone, i hope to see your styles on the next compilation video. lots of good talent on this board, now to see the style that goes with it. Non-Https Image Link

Posted:18th Oct 2001stupid post office, why do they have to close at 230. well tomorrow my vid will be on the way, i guess i should mail it 1st class so it gets there on time. hey malcolm, my package will be the one that smells really good. i wrapped it inside of a cologne box. again hope its not too boring, and i do not know what is on the end of the tape, i think it is barney or something.

Posted:17th Oct 2001anyone know how long it would take to send a vid from lets say canada to new zealand?I'm really not satisfied with what's on tape right now so i might refilm.------------------[]Dhuong-Vu Truong==== []Dhunky ====

Posted:17th Oct 2001Cool, i have some time.Going to try to see if i can fit a session of daytime-poi, glowstick poi, and fire into a nice 5 min compilation.------------------[]Dhuong-Vu Truong==== []Dhunky ====

Posted:18th Oct 2001I just sent in my video. Airborne Express wouldn't take international packages over the counter because of the "crises" that we are in. I tried to have my company (IBM) send it through their mailroom, but they wanted to have me fill out special paperwork, and get my manager's approval, and then they were going to examine the video before they sent it. I finally was able to send it through USPS without too much pain. Kind of frustrating though. Anyway, my friend edited it for me. He did an awesome editing job, but a lot of my moves didn't make the cut for some reason. I asked him if he could edit them in, but he didn't really want to, so I just sent it in. No wraps, no TTN weaves, no 5beat btb weaves... anyway, it's cool. I'm happy with it Non-Https Image Link I think my style comes through pretty well, except that the video kinda makes me look like I have a God complex, which is totally not me, but it's kinda funny Non-Https Image Link My friend cut in a short clip of me juggling 5 torches, which although is not really poi, I think it helps to explain who I am as a spinner. There's also some footage of me twirling on my powerskips.

Posted:18th Oct 2001"Should only take up to 7 working days to get from Canada to New Zealand by Air Mail."I think mine took more like 2 and a half weeks, that's from British Columbia.------------------~whoosh whoosh whoosh~

Posted:18th Oct 2001I don't know if it will make it there in time, but I am going to send a video on friday (very-first class)...I twirled fire around two beautiful ladies (did I mention, VERY VERY VERY brave females who have more courage than I) And I got some interesting wrap footage with switching glow sticks and stuff. I know I already sent one two months ago, but we are getting better every day...And you all gotta see this stuff...My personal oppinion is that the "twirling fire around female" thing is highly erotic, especialy when coupled with the "moves for the ladies"...but we'll see. I realy am excited to see the finished product...like can't wait...but will have to.

Posted:18th Oct 2001I've been reading how a few HoPers have been dissappointed with the way their filming has turned out. I too have had a similar experience and will need to reshoot entirely to get anything useable.I'm wondering what is it that we can learn from this as a group?So far some people have commented on location, light, moves etc... Is there any worth in compiling a list of what we've found as a result of our filming? ade

Posted:19th Oct 2001Don't film when ill, when scared shitless, when windy. Check angle before filming to make sure it is optimum. For me light isn't an issue....most of my shows are in broad daylight so my challenge is making my fire good and my body movement better. Use a tripod for steadiness......ummm....that is it on my excuses! Non-Https Image LinkNext!------------------Pele Higher, higher burning fire...making music like a choir...http://www.pyromorph.com

Pele Higher, higher burning fire...making music like a choir"Oooh look! A pub!" -exclaimed after recovering from a stupid fall"And for the decadence of art, nothing beats a roaring fire." -TMK

Posted:19th Oct 2001I think the very fact of filiming it causes problems for the performance. made me sort of nervous.as for tips.. use a low camera angle, like waist height, don't shoot down on the person.that's about it. I can't wait for the competition.. how long will judging take?

Posted:19th Oct 2001I think when you're on camera you try to be more conservative. Not to screw up. I was planning on putting in some new stuff that i came up with but it's not totally perfected, so i didn't want to screw up in the middle of my shoot. Basically the vid i send in will be more of a representation of my style than my technical skills (ug that sounds cocky). Though there are still some good technical stuff for you hardcores to disect Non-Https Image Link------------------[]Dhuong-Vu Truong==== []Dhunky ====

Posted:20th Oct 2001Yeah me too.I left the really tough stuff out, and concentrated on syncing to the music and not messing up.I don't have any tosses in my tape at all, they are too risky in the dark.------------------~whoosh whoosh whoosh~

Posted:19th Oct 2001when i was in nz a couple years ago, i sent packages to edmonton and they took just under 2 weeks (12 days?). i also had a friend send a card to me to nz which took 11 days. so count on it taking 2 weeks to be safe.

Posted:19th Oct 2001I'm probably not going to get one in at all, so I'm not too happy. It's all good, I've been a little disattached from everything lately. I'll be ok in a couple of days. Too bad I can't go out and film really quick and send it in.

Posted:20th Oct 2001I want the video too.I am waiting to buy it till after the competition is over on the SLIM chance that I actually win the , then I could use the prize money to get it..damn, I don't even know what I would do with all that fire equipment. I'd probably just go crazy, buy everything even remotely cool from the shop, then give it away to my friends, spread the firespinning bug to everyone..------------------~whoosh whoosh whoosh~

Posted:20th Oct 2001ug, i just called the post office... about 30-35 dollars to get it to New Zealand to express, he said about 2-4 days. Gawd damn expensive... Sheesh, I'm going to reshoot again with the extra time i have and put in some hard stuff, this has now suddenly become an investment Non-Https Image Link------------------[]Dhuong-Vu Truong==== []Dhunky ====

Posted:20th Oct 2001Just a reminder that everyone who gets onto this latest compilation video will get two free copies of the finished product sent to them along with the ruturn of their tapes. Same as last time Non-Https Image Link